speaking of smart people, I always thought this was fascinating
How do you boost your intellect?
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Yeah, a prime example of the deep recesses of the internet for someone willing to pose a very elaborate game or… something.
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speaking of smart people, I always thought this was fascinating
Well, that's definitely into the "I'll probably never know the answer" part of my worldview. Interesting to hear about though, thanks for the link.
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Get a degree in Mathematics. After so much training in abstract thought and reasoning learning things which you can intuitively understand and visualize is a piece of cake.
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It depends what you mean, but hey, here are somethings I've learned based on personal experiences.
- You can try reading a lot of thought-provoking or mature subject matter (look up articles about anything, whether it's a certain wars, events in history, racism, hate, religion, controversial things, stuff that may make you feel uncomfortable, etc.)
- Have discussions, or look at discussions on things online. See different viewpoints on things, and be open to changing our views on certain things sometimes. Don't be too stubborn.
Those two things can help you attain more wisdom, as looking at these things help you grow and develop and experience things about this world.
In terms of book smarts, just spend a day on something you are struggling with. I used to suck in Spanish, then one day I literally spent a couple of hours on it and now I'm pretty solid, to an extent.
I believe I'm kind of smart, but I tend to not awaken my full potential. I can do well, it's just a matter of whether or not I utilize it.Okay, I got off track there. Op, if you still check out this thread, I hope what I said helped you.
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It just dawned on me that although a lot of us have mentioned books and much more as a means to develop your knowledge on a broader scale; we've missed some simple more modern methods. For example how many people have mentioned Youtube channels or podcasts?
And on that note I'd like to point out one that a friend recommended to me. ie Youtubes channel 'big think'
Also in regards to some progress or stuff i've undertaken recently: I've downloaded over 1000 e-books. And not just ranging from your typical top 100 fiction/science fiction books, but a whole myriad or skills that can be beneficial in everyday life. Some of them are indeed pretty embarrassing to admit owning, but at the same time kind of satisfying knowing I can fall back on them. This is largely because they are books that are orientated around being superficially smart. Like 'how to win an argument (total abuse of logic), and '4000 essential words for an educated vocabulary'. While they don't increase your intellect a great deal, they can be beneficial as a tool towards putting forth an argument or idea that is related to a normal topic.
I've also got basics on circutry, wireing, how to tell if somebody is lying, 250 greatest scientific reads, philosophy etc.
It feels great being able to go through all of this at my own pace with the lingering thought of where I will be or how much I will change at the end of it. Will it benefit me in a good way, or is it just kicking the hornets nest of knowledge that will unknowing reveal how little I know.
I feel like I'm going back to square one, and remolding myself and everything I've known for so long. But it feels great.